Northwest Children’s Home combined existing strengths—Trust‑Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and the UKERU restraint‑free model—with Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) to create a unified, trauma‑informed, family‑driven framework. The resulting program, Canyon View, operates with a 1:2 staff‑to‑client ratio, accommodates varying acuity levels, and embeds families directly into treatment through caregiver training and structured family therapy.
This webinar will outline the development process, lessons learned, and the successes and barriers encountered. The Canyon View model offers insights for similar organizations seeking to build or refine PRTF services, particularly those aiming to strengthen family engagement, reduce out‑of‑state placements, and create cohesive, trauma‑informed treatment ecosystems.
Presenters: Crystal Nystrom, LCPC, Therapist; Christy Lunceford, LMSW, Agency Consultant; Brian Pope, LCSW, Executive Director; Dr. Randy Moss, Clinical Director & Consultant, Northwest Children’s Home
